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Alaska Democrats unite behind one candidate in bid to flip long-lost governor’s seat

Democrat Tom Begich withdrew from Alaska's governor's race on Monday. He endorsed fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins to consolidate party efforts. This move aims to win a governor's seat not held by Democrats for decades. Republicans face their own ballot challenges after a candidate's disqualification. Alaska's ranked-choice voting system reshapes the…

The Economic Times

Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary

The upcoming general election in Alaska features a noteworthy twist: a candidate by the name of Dan J. Sullivan is set to compete against the incumbent, also named Dan Sullivan, and Mary Peltola. After a recent legal decision, the challenger's eligibility has been secured, paving the way for significant races…

The Economic Times

Republican senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary

Result tees up marquee race in US midterm elections, which could decide if Republicans or Democrats control Senate

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Alaska Senate race heads for November showdown between Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola

Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advanced to Alaska's Senate general election. Republican Nick Begich also moved forward in the US House race. Governor Mike Dunleavy's successor will be chosen after his term limits. Voters overwhelmingly approved restoring campaign finance contribution limits. These primary results set the stage for…

The Economic Times

Wyoming Republican Chuck Gray poised to succeed Hageman in House

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray vanquished eight competitors Tuesday to win the Republican primary for the state’s at-large House seat, putting him on a glide path to succeed Rep. Harriet M. Hageman next year. But the power of President Donald Trump’s endorsement suffered another setback in the Cowboy State,…

Roll Call

Seventeen candidates compete in top-four primary for open Alaska governor's office

Seventeen candidates are running in the top-four primary for Governor of Alaska on August 18, 2026. Six candidates — Tom Begich (D), Click Bishop (R), David Bronson (R), Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D), Bill Walker (Nonpartisan), and Bernadette Wilson (R) — lead in polling and media attention.

Ballotpedia

The political dynasties crowding America's next election

The 2026 and 2028 ballots are filling up with political scions.

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Alaska election tests weight of Sarah Palin’s celebrity – and Trump’s sway

More than a decade ago, Palin ascended to international fame as a vice-presidential candidate – but now she faces an uncertain political future

The Guardian - US

Palin, Begich and Gross advance in the Alaska U.S. House race

The top four vote-getters in the special primary advance to a special election, set for Aug. 16, in which ranked choice voting will be used.

WEKU

Palin, Begich advance to Alaska US House special election

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Republican Nick Begich have advanced to the August special election for the state’s only U.S. House seat

The Independent UK

The race for Alaska's congressional seat is so packed, even Santa Claus is running

Four dozen candidates are battling in this weekend’s special primary election to fill Alaska’s only seat in the House.

Tribune News Service

Can Sarah Palin beat the real-life Santa Claus in battle for Alaska?

The late Don Young first won against a dead Democrat, but his own death has opened race for first time in half a century, writes Andrew Buncombe

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